This calculator allows you to convert from Fathom (US survey) to Chain and in a reverse direction. To convert from Fathom (US survey) to Chain, enter the amount of Fathom (US survey) into the first input and to convert from Chain to Fathom (US survey), enter the amount of Chain into the second input.
1 Fathom (US survey) = 0.090909272727636 Chain
To convert Fathom (US survey) to Chain: Every 1 Fathom (US survey) equals 0.090909272727636 Chain. For example, 100 Fathom (US survey) equal 100 * 0.090909272727636 = 9.0909272727636 Chain and so on..
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The chain is a unit of length. It equals 66 feet. The chain was first introduced between 1579 and 1607.
Several countries have used chain for several centuries especially in England. Note that there are 80 chains in one mile.
The main use of the chain is in laying out US townships. Official governments must use US survey chain to do surveys according to the federal law passed in 1785.
